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Avian Influenza
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Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)
Colony Collapse Disorder is the sudden die-off of honey bee colonies. Pollination is vital to our survival and the existence of nearly all ecosystems
on earth. One-third of our diet comes from insect-pollinated plants, and the honeybee is responsible for 80% of that pollination.
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Hurricane Katrina
Contains invasive species related resources resulting from Hurricane Katrina (as well as other 2005 hurricanes) that devasted the Southeastern United States in August 2005. |
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Northern Snakehead
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Soybean Rust
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Sudden Oak Death
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Non-Native Oysters
- Officials announce consensus on oysters (Apr 6,
2009)
DOD. USACE.
Norfolk District.
After a nearly five-year study on the efficacy
of introducing the non-native oyster C. ariakensis,
Virginia, Maryland and the Army Corps of Engineers
concluded that the use of non-native oysters posed
ecological risks to the Bay and its tributaries. Focus
now returns to restoring the native oyster.
- Oyster
Environmental Impact Statement (Oct 2008)
DOD. USACE.
Norfolk District.
The Draft Oyster Environmental Impact Statement
was published Oct 17, 2008. The pros and cons of
both the foreign oyster (Crassostrea
ariakensis)
and the native oyster (Crassostrea
virginica) are
laid out in a 1,500-page
study. After a 60-day public
comment period ending Dec 15, 2008, officals hope
to decide on a recommendation next spring, when the
final version of the report is due.
- Non-native
Oysters and the Chesapeake Bay
Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
- Non-native
Oysters
Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences.
- Non-Native
Oysters
DOC. NOAA.
Chesapeake Bay Office.
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Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) virus is an extremely serious pathogen of fresh and saltwater fish, and is causing an emerging disease in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada.
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West Nile Virus
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